What things do I need to make a puzzle board for up to 3000 pieces? What kind of board do I need to get? Where can I get it? The size of the board should be 48 x 36 inches.
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I hesitate to offer advice because I'm not sure we have enough information to answer your question.
Do you put puzzles together now or is this a new adventure?
What do you plan to do with puzzle when finished? Take apart/keep or frame?
Do you have a place - large unused table maybe - to place this heavy piece of plywood that never has to be moved?
You may want to think about all of this before tackling a DIY puzzle board.
Most people do not have a large table that is never used where a puzzle board could be placed on a permanent basis (or at least several weeks). If they did, many would just opp for using the table top for their puzzle.
But, maybe you have other places to rest an almost unmovable board for a long period of time.
Just remember - no matter what thickness of plywood you choose it will be heavy and awkward to move/handle.
But if you're still sure this is what you want to do then there are several very good YouTube videos showing every step (if you need step-by-step instructions). They also give you a list of tools and materials you will need.
Here is a link to a beautiful puzzle board project posted on Thrifty Fun a few years ago.
www.thriftyfun.com/
I did read where someone bought a large picture frame from a thrift store and used this for their puzzle board (not glass).
Also, I use the new colored/decorator Duck tape to seal any wood pieces (along the edges) that I'm using for projects.
Just in case you have not heard of the portable puzzle mats you might want to take a look before starting a big project with plywood.
www.amazon.com/
www.amazon.com/
Of course, there are many more designs and places to purchase but most mats/boards are expensive.
The best way to make a puzzle board would be to visit a Home Depot in your area and buy a sheet of plywood. There are many different sizes of plywood on the market today and you should choose one that is not too think or too heavy to carry around. I am presuming that you want this board so when the puzzle is finished you'd like to glue to puzzle to the board and hang it up in your home.
I found this site that has firm boards , roll up boards , assorted sizes for all puzzles , regular and unique ones. If you want to do own your own , you could go to a home improvement store that will cut to size for , with a purchase. In case you do not want to go in this direction -
.Here is the link -
www.bitsandpieces.com/
If you can haul a 4 by 8 foot sheet of plywood in your vehicle (or a friend or neighbor's), and have some type of saw to cut it with, you could make your own out of 1/4 or 3/8 inch plywood. Make sure to cut it a bit bigger than the size of puzzles you will use it for. Sand all faces and edges of the plywood. Then if you wanted to, you could get some wide felt at a fabric store, and either glue down the felt, or wrap it over the edges and staple onto the underside.
A friend just told me about a puzzle mat: www.amazon.com/
I haven't tried it yet and hers has not arrived yet. If it keeps the puzzle together, it would take up so much less space than a board!!
If you have tired one, post back! If my friend gets hers soon, I will see what she says!
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